Eliana moving Aug 10, 2025

Hey, The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 41.2%, which is higher than I expected. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Is this normal for Monsey? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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